sod (n.)

  1. surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

    [ Syn: turf , sward , greensward ]

  2. an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen; oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes

    [ Syn: superoxide dismutase , sod ]

  3. someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)

    [ Syn: sodomite , sodomist , bugger ]

  4. an informal British term for a youth or man; the poor sod couldn't even buy a drink'

    sod (v.)

  1. cover with sod

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